Modbury Heights vs Surrey Downs, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Modbury Heights | Surrey Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.2/100 | 62.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.1/100 | 74.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 21.6 / 1k | 41.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 25 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 91 | 84 |
| Planning activity | 60 | 43 |
| Population | 6,995 | 3,358 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesModbury Heights
- Best for investmentSurrey Downs
- Best for best schoolsModbury Heights
Comparison summary
Modbury Heights and Surrey Downs offer different strengths across official suburb data. Modbury Heights leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Surrey Downs; Housing (desirability) favours Surrey Downs; Crime rate favours Modbury Heights. Quick verdicts: Families → Modbury Heights, Investment → Surrey Downs, Best schools → Modbury Heights.